Troon Vineyard Tannat Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, deep crimson color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black fruits and forest floor with supporting notes of mineral, black tea, and truffle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of blackberry and sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture with dry fruit and spice accents. $40 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Vale do Bomfim Red Blend Douro 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black tea and blackberry with supporting notes of black pepper, earth, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum and dry earth accents. The finish is dry with firm tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture due to a generous dose of acdity. Made with 30% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, and 50% "field blend." $13 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Qunita do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2015
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and black cherry with supporting notes of black tea, forest floor, and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black fruits and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture and vibrant acidity. Made with a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 45% Touriga Franca, and 5% Tinta Amarela. $28 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Troon Vineyard Cuvée Pyrénées Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, hibiscus flower, and blueberry balsamic with supporting notes of red currant and baking spices. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of tart cherry and black plum. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and trailing herbal and spice accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced thanks to bright acidity with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 62% Tannat and 38% Malbec. $60 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Bogle 50 Years Reserve - Quick Ranch Petite Sirah Clarksburg NV
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and boysenberry with supporting notes of cassis, five spice, and lavender. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits and black tea. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $42 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bogle Merlot California 2016
Brilliant, deep garnet color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black cherry and red currant with supporting notes of plum and forest floor. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black fruits and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $10 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and red currant with supporting notes of cassis, black tea, and toasted coconut. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum and leather. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
San Osvaldo Frizzante Raboso IGP Veneto NV
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, deep ruby color with a medium bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of red cherry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of wild strawberries and blood orange. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of crushed red fruits and mineral. The finish lingers with soft/supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a slight bit of fizz and just enough sweetness (balanced by tart fruit) to add body and texture. $15 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Plow & Stars Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and tropical fruit with supporting notes of nectarine, butterscotch, and blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with sweet oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $34.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
La Gerla Rosso di Montalcino 2015
Brilliant, medium garnet/ruby color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of boysenberry, red cherry, and baking spices with supporting notes of forest floor and violet. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry and earth. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. The La Gerla Rosso is made from 15 year-old vines on the estate and then aged one year before release (eight months in Slovenian oak). $23 – 4 Stars – 90 points
